VIDEO: Happy 70th birthday to Lars Larsen

Date: 06/08/2018

Author: Martin Fyn Aamand, Head of Communications & PR

JYSK colleagues from around the world wish our founder happy birthday – in their own language.

On 6 August 2018, Lars Larsen, who founded JYSK in 1979, turns 70.

To celebrate this occasion, JYSK colleagues from around the world have recorded video clips in which they wish our founder happy birthday – in their own language.

Feel free to leave your personal birthday greeting in the comments section below.

Watch the video here:

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